Fairfield Recorder - Friday, February 12, 1926

NEGRO KILLED SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Ed Dunk, a negro, well known in this section, was shot and instantly killed
last Sunday afternoon on the MCINNIS farm two miles west of Fairfield.
Examining trial of Rich MARTIN, another negro, was held here Monday before
Justice VAUGHAN charged with the killing. MARTIN claimed the shooting was in
self defense. He was released on the appearance bond of $2500. Dunk was shot
four times. The weapon used, an automatic pistol.